Lack of Physical Activity in Children and Its Side Effects

Physical activity is important for all age groups and it can have beneficial effects on your body. Physical activity is essential for children as it has a direct impact on the overall development of their body. Lack of physical activity can lead to many health problems that can range from mild to chronic. Regular physical activity is important for the following reasons:

Physical activity helps in maintaining good health

Physical activity prevents many infectious diseases and reduces the risk of chronic diseases.

Regular physical activity boosts the immune system of the child.

It also increases self-confidence in the children.

Physical activity can strengthen your child’s bones and muscles.

It helps in proper functioning of heart. It also prevents the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Atefa Noorain, (Microbiologist) former Head of the Department of Life Sciences, Assistant Professor of Microbiology at Sujatha Degree College for Women.
She worked as an Associate Research Analyst at Thomson Reuters and an Associate Editor of two research journals. She has presented her research work in 3 International Conferences.
She has written articles for national journals and international journals. She had been felicitated as a Young Speaker in the last conference. She has worked on Nanoparticles as a part of her research project and won the Best Scientist of the Day award.